Famous Fisherman Ted Capra Chooses Virginia Lord to sell his home

LEGENDARY MINNESOTA FISHERMAN TED CAPRA LISTS LAKE MINNETONKA DREAM HOME

WITH TWIN CITIES REALTOR^® VIRGINIA LORD

Orono, MN (November 22, 2010)  Legendary Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame angler and business entrepreneur Ted Capra knows all the best places to fish on Lake Minnetonka. But when he and his wife, Nancy, decided to sell the spacious, custom-built lakeshore home in Orono he calls his “fish house,” he turned to an expert in Lake Minnetonka-area real estate – REALTOR® and attorney Virginia Lord of Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty’s Wayzata office.

“Just as a fisherman on an unfamiliar lake needs an experienced guide to find the best place to fish, Nancy and I needed the services of a professional REALTOR® who both knows the area and has the experience to help us negotiate the unfamiliar waters of today’s real estate market,” said Capra. 

Listed at $2.347 million, the 6,414-square-foot home built in 2008 on 100 feet of prime Lake Minnetonka lakeshore is a trophy worthy of one of the state’s winningest tournament bass, muskie and walleye fisherman and founder of Capra’s Sporting Goods and the Shore Lunch brand of batter mixes.  It features a large, open kitchen and butler’s kitchen, a large owner’s suite, spacious lower-level walkout with wet bar, three fireplaces, exercise room, home theater, and a huge family room and sun room.   For a look at this and other Lake Minnetonka-area properties, visit www.virginialord.com 

“In this real estate market, it is essential that you work with an experienced real estate professional who understands the dynamics of the Lake Minnetonka area and has years of experience selling homes of all sizes and in all price ranges,” said Virginia Lord.  “If you are selling your home, let me share what I believe your home might realistically bring.  If you are buying, I can direct you to the best values in the market.  Most of all, I can save you time by leveraging my vast list of personal contacts and satisfied past clients, not to mention the nationwide resources of the Coldwell Banker network.” 

          Homeowners or homebuyers seeking a confidential professional consultation can reach Virginia Lord at (612) 333-SOLD or at www.virginialord.com

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Virginia Lord

Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty

(612) 333-SOLD

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Virginia@VirginiaLord.com

Eric Kaler, New U of M president. I just met him!

 This Morning I was fortunate enough to meet the new U of M President. I also heard him answer some very tough questions at a forum two days ago. As I was listening to him, I thought, “It’s as if he has graduated from Toastmasters, learned the English language from Shakespeare, and learned how to pinpoint the answer to a major issue before you can finish explaining the problem!” I think we will watch in awe, the improvements that he will make at that school!

The half Marathon in Mankato

I will be attanding the half marathon in Mankato, Minnesota, on Saturday, October 23. 2010. It will be a lot of work. I will be very tired by the end of it. I am not running, but I am going to be cheering on our daughters! I want to encourage them at every opportunity. That means I will be driving around looking for a place to park, picking them out of the pack, and then yelling as loud as I can, and jumping up and down! Lots of work. Lots of energy. I hope I can sustain the whole process. How many miles is it anyway? 13? I just don’t know. Maybe I should have trained a little harder.

To be, or not to be, an Italian Citizen!

I just came back from the Italian Consulate in Chicago, where my brother, sister, and I applied to become  Italian Citizens. The reason we had this opportunity is a  little complicated to try to explain here. But it has to do with my Great Grandparents not considered Italian Citizens around World War One. Their culture was Italian. Their language was Italian. But they were considered to be in part of Austria, and therefore, Austrian Subjects. Recently, to benefit their descendants, the Italian government has offered us the ability to become Italian citizens, along with our children, and their future descendants. It will take three months to three years for the process to be complete. I am very honored to be a part of this opportunity!

Nick Nolte Should Have Stuck With Me!

A few years ago when I was 24, (so lets say six years ago?) I met Nick Nolte at a party.

He was so dreamy. I could look into those handsome eyes all night long. We talked a little about home life and friends. I think my meeting him left such a wonderful impression on him. I know it sure did me. I left that party on cloud nine. I have always been able to picture those handsome eyes perfectly in my head.

I must have really touched him because from that point on he has never quite been the same…

I think if he would have stuck with me at least he would have had a better chance for this…

Oh well Nick. You had your chance…

Virginia Lord

Raising the Bar in Real Estate

Virginia@virginialord.com

VirginiaLord.com

612.799.1700

Summer of 2010, I cannot wait!!!!!!!!!!

Here is a picture of our kids with two friends, swimming in Lake Minnetonka. Now that it is the beginning of  Spring, I am getting impatient for warm Summer days, drifting on a float, day dreaming, and splashing in the water. I think this picture was taken when we rented a cabin on Big Island on Lake Minnetonka.

Miles walks for miles

Not too long ago, my dear brother Mick roasted a pig for my father and many of his friends and relatives. It was for my father’s Birthday party. He had just turned ninety years old! Everyone had a great time. Now when my father says he won’t buy green bananas, I tell him he certaintly can because we are going to have another pig roast for him next year, and for many years thereafter! I think he will live forever because he is in excellent health, and he walks two or three miles at a time. Here’s to Miles walking for miles!!!!

Virginia@virginiaLord.com

VirginiaLord.com

612-799-1700

Raising The Bar In Real Estate

Shady docks cause quite a stir on Lake Minnetonka!

The following links contain the most recent news concerning the shade from docks supposedly jeopardizing the health of Minnesota lakes.

The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District held a meeting last week to listen to lakeshore owners comments concerning the potential restricting of docks. From the dozens of people I have talked to about this issue, one of the strongest reactions was, “How on earth can they expect people to share docks? I must say, as a realtor, I know that if that happens, those property values will certainly go down! The recent article in the Star Tribune is a most read. If you want some entertainment, read the comments also. Although I could not attend the meeting on Wednesday, I understand the overall opinion from the lakeshore owners was to leave the docks the way they currently are.

http://www.startribune.com/local/west/84312132.html

This is good summary of the history of the D.N.R.’s regulations.

http://www.rmbel.info/Reports/Static/LL_dockissue.aspx

The following reports by the D.N.R. explain the role of the D.N.R. in regulating docks throughout the state, and, discusses the public meetings held in several cities within the last few years.

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/issues/docks/index.html

An environmental committee under the L.M.C.D. was appointed to review and determine issues surrounding dock ordinances. This is the findings of the technical review committee.

http://www.lmcd.org/pdf/Public%20Forum%20TAC%20Recommendations.PDF

Now you know more than most people about the potential flora and fauna problems under the waters of Lake Minnetonka.

Virginia Lord

Virginia@virginialord.com 

www.VirginiaLord.com

Raising the Bar in Real Estate

612.799.1700

Strange House

I found a few pictures of some other strange houses.

This first one looks as if it is made up of cargo containers. I would be afraid to stand so close to the windows or put any heavy furniture in that room.  I also would have built it right on the edge of the water so the top would hang right over the water.

This next house is very precariously placed.  I would hate to be sleep-walking around the yard.  I think it would be cool to have transparent floors so you could watch the boats go by.

Virginia Lord

Raising the Bar in Real Estate

www.virginialord.com

612.799.1700

Beyonce in town!

Beyonce Knowles was in town tonight at the Target Center.  I didn’t get to go see her but I would have loved to!  She is Sacha Fierce!  I loved her in dreamgirls.  It was such a wonderful show.

At the concert, fellow soul songstress, and sister, Solange joined Beyonce as a special guest.

Beyonce always gives a lot to charities.  The show was to benefit the Charles & Phyllis Newman Foundation and the Knowles Family charitable organization, The Survivor Foundation.

This is a summary of what those charaties do:

About The Newman Foundation:

The Newman Foundation supports programs of National and International significance that promote medical research and discovery in humans and animals that add to the quality of life and longevity of their lives.

About The Survivor Foundation:

The Survivor Foundation helps to transform the lives of survivors of social, economic and catastrophic hardships by providing assistance, education and support.

I love seeing a talented and beautiful performer who spends so much time and money giving back to the community.  I wish all celebs did this.  The world would be a brighter place.

Virginia Lord

Raising the Bar in Real Estate

www.virginialord.com

612.799.1700